Laugh your way through Columbus Day weekend at Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the area's bi-annual comedy festival featuring four days of comedy shows on Thursday, October 5th - Sunday, October 8th.

Shows will take place at three locations this season: Ragged Island Brewing Co., Jane Pickens Theater, and Diego's Barrio Cantina.

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Walk around Bowen's Wharf for great deals on end-of-summer items and additions to your fall wardrobe from the shops along the waterfront, from October 6th - 9th, 2023.

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When nature calls (literally), head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail. Stop along the way to feed your goat a treat and to take in stunning views of the preserved farmland, and conclude your journey with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Apple picking, fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, pick-your-own pumpkins and all things fall at the annual Young Family Farm Apple Fest. Happening the weekend of October 8th & 9th, from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

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The Amica Newport Marathon was recently voted as having the "Best Half Marathon" and "Best Race Swag" in the Northeast by Competitor Magazine. The course is simply astounding: winding ocean-side roads, miles of waterfront views, and sweeping vistas of the grand mansions along Bellevue Avenue.

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When: Through Early November
Where: Rail Explorers USA

Enjoy pedal-powered ride along the Southern Circuit featuring small campfires to spread out around with Rail Explorers. Bring your own marshmallows to enjoy while you savor twilight across the Narragansett Bay.

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Where: 94 William Street, Newport, RI
Admission: $49.50 per person

Demure, mysterious, and cloaked secrecy, the moment you step into Paradigm Escape Rooms the autumn harborside streets become a distant memory as you are transformed into another world. "Locked" in a dark room, with friends or family, that’s scary enough right? Then add in the pressure of having to work together to crack a code to get out. Located in the historic district in Newport, Paradigm Escape Rooms are the unique culmination of theater, engineering and art. Offering two immersive experiences, groups between 2-6 guests can choose between two rooms, The King's Tomb or da Vinci’s Test, each a 1-hour experience. Dare to play?

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When: Through mid-October
Where: Newport Harbor
Admission: Prices vary

There's something intoxicating about a fall harbor cruise—when the water remains warm but the air is newly crisp. Help raise the sails on a legendary America's Cup yacht, spot seals lounging off the coast on an education vessel, or sip a mimosa on an 80-foot, turn-of-the-century-style pilot schooner. 

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When: Now - November 5th, Fridays - Sundays
Where: Escobar's Highland Farm
Admission: $10 ages 12 and up, $8 children 5-11, free for children under 3 (cash only)

Get lost in the 8-acre corn maze at Escobar's Highland Farm. Not to worry, they'll rescue you if you get lost. 

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These fall months harvest the perfect opportunity for some of our favorite cozy-weather activities: pumpkin & apple picking, hayrides & corn mazes, and more. 

When you find your hands itching for some pick-your-own experiences, find all the spots you can head to, here.

When: Thursday - Saturdays
Where: Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown, RI

The natural and sustainable beauty brand, Farmaesthetics, will be hosting a pop-up shop at Sweet Berry Farm through the fall. Shop and swoon over the assortment of sustainable products and accessories, open weekly on Thursday - Saturdays through December. 

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When: Dates vary
Where: Simmons Farm
Admission: $10 - $40

When nature calls (literally), head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail. Stop along the way to feed your goat a treat and to take in stunning views of the preserved farmland, and conclude your journey with a cup of hot chocolate.

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When: Saturday + Sundays (Closed for private event on 10/15)
Where: The Chanler at Cliff Walk 

Spend your Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall at The Chanler at Cliff Walk's new Apple Cider Bar. Visit the outdoor bar and enjoy a mulled cider from Rose Hill Heirlooms, and if you are looking for a boozy cider, choose from a selection of liqueurs for an elevated cider experience. 

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When: Weekends through October
Where: Pachet Brook Tree Farm + Escobar's Highland Farm

Head to Pachet Brook Tree Farm, a 90-acre family-run farm in Tiverton, for a 30-minute hayride through the fields and woods decorated for the season, ending at the pumpkin patch. Hayrides are also offered at Escobar's Highland Farm in Middletown.